Latest from Gisborne

‘Dawn paraders’ shiver as mercury drops to 5

Anzac Day provided the chilliest morning of the year so far, with “dawn paraders” turning out in frosty temperatures. MetService recordings at the airport put the air temperature down to 5 degrees yesterday morning. However, for the first time...

Flare sighting prompts search off Tatapouri

Gisborne's Lion Foundation Coastguard boat and the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter were involved in a sea search on Monday morning after reports of flare sightings offshore of Tatapouri. Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre asked...

Not guilty pleas over US tourist’s death

A woman charged with dangerous driving causing the death of an American tourist near Te Karaka last year can now be named. Myrtle Talya Heaven-Leigh Arnie Whatarau-Te Puni, 26, previously had interim name suppression but it expired with her...

Cancer-stricken mum launches petition

A Gisborne woman living with terminal lung cancer is continuing her fight against proposed changes to the country’s medicine legislation one signature at a time. Theresa Zame has set up a petition to amend the Therapeutic Products Bill which is...

Thistle bow out of Chatham Cup

Penalty awarded in the 90th minute sinks Jags’ hopes A 90th-minute penalty ended Gisborne Thistle’s Chatham Cup adventure with a 3-2 loss at McLennan Park, Papakura, yesterday. The match looked headed for extra time when Papakura City mounted...

Farmers step up after Cyclone Gabrielle mayhem

Most farmers in the region have been able to take some good solid steps in their recovery from the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle, said Gisborne AgFirst consultant Peter Andrew. “The weather has, and will continue to be, a huge influence on how much...

Having fun doing mahi for PikUp

Community initiative PikUp aims to reduce food waste in Tairāwhiti. Since its inception, it has picked up around 6.6 tonnes of fruits from people’s backyards and rangatahi like Te Waiotu and Maria Wynne say they have a fun time doing the mahi. Te...

Can’t see how Nats’ water policy would work

by Lara Meyer I attended National’s Three Waters information session held at Forces Cafe on April 20 to get a better sense of what National’s stance is regarding the repair, future-proofing and management of water infrastructure in our rohe...

A good day for Kiwis in Australia

The Australian government could not have found a better way to mark Anzac Day tomorrow than its long overdue decision to re-establish a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders. Since 2001, Kiwis in Australia have resided there on a special...

Special ceremony at Gallipoli to honour Maori contingent

Veterans Minister Meka Whaitiri says Gallipoli holds a special place in the hearts of many New Zealanders. The Ikraoa-Rawhiti MP was acknowledging the presence of Defence Minister Andrew Little at Gallipoli yesterday for a special ceremony of...

Juliana discharged, doing well and in little pain

The young Christchurch girl seriously injured when a log rolled on top of her at the Gisborne beachfront nearly 10 days ago has been discharged from Christchurch Hospital. Juliana Marston, 10, suffered pelvic injuries in the incident. Father Clint...

Update on work at Hikuwai No.1 bridge site on SH35

Work on the temporary Bailey bridge being erected at the Hikuwai No. 1 bridge site on State Highway 35 has been progressing well, according to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. “Getting the crane to the site is the first major milestone to instal an...

Kitchen fires and potential arson

A pot of oil on a stove that overheated set fire to the kitchen and dining room of a house in Gladstone Road on Friday night. Fire and Emergency NZ sent two appliances to the home near the Wellington Street corner at around 9pm that evening. “The...

Three injured in weekend crashes

Three males were taken to Gisborne Hospital after separate road crashes in the district at the weekend — one at Nuhaka, another in Tucker Road at Makauri and the third near Tolaga Bay. The Makauri crash happened just before 7am yesterday. “It...

$250,000 grant to help ensure continuance of sport in Tairāwhiti

A $250,000 initiative has been launched by Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti and the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) to ensure Tairāwhiti players can save money while keeping active and connected with their sport. “Te Tairāwhiti has been hit hard by...

13-goal thriller: Thistle first holders of Len Cudd Memorial Trophy

Jimmy Somerton and Oska Smith picked apart the opposing defence like expert safe-crackers in Hawke’s Bay on Saturday. Smith scored once and was instrumental in each goal of Somerton’s hat-trick in ALH Gisborne Thistle’s 7-6 victory over Napier...

Weekend warriors

The winter sports season is ramping up for the main codes. But on Saturday, there was a new ball game making an impact. A pickleball tournament was held at the Badminton Centre and attracted good numbers to the court sport which features paddles and...

Arboretum impresses visiting National MP

A member of the public reminded National MP Scott Simpson that he had not mentioned water reforms, during a meeting in Gisborne billed as discussing those reforms. In his nearly hour-long address to a small audience at Forces Café, Mr Simpson, the...